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Shaler Area High School

Shaler Area SD · Allegheny County · 381 Wible Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209.0

(412)492-1200

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8/10
#153
Rank 153 out of 625
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #133 · 79th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #172 · 73rd percentile
Science7/10 · #229 · 63rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Shaler Area High School sits just north of Pittsburgh in Glenview, a quiet residential community that offers easy access to the city without the urban hustle — a sweet spot for families who want suburban stability with a big-city skyline nearby. The school holds its own academically, particularly in English, and draws families who value a well-rounded public school experience in a tight-knit, working-class-meets-middle-class neighborhood that's been a Pittsburgh staple for generations. If you're rooting for a school with solid footing and a community that genuinely rallies around its kids, Shaler Area is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

285 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
253 (89%)
Hispanic
12 (4%)
Multiple Races
10 (4%)
African American
8 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged96 (34%)
Students with Disabilities45 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,160
Enrollment
92.7
Teachers (FTE)
12.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
27.3%
AP Participation
of students
334
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #202 · 70th percentile

73 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found